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Mid-Century Rustic Open Bookshelf ~ Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
Mid-Century Rustic Open Bookshelf ~ Bookcase was hand-crafted from thick beams and planks of solid
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Iron
Midcentury Wrought Iron & Oak Plank Open Bookshelf
Located in Dallas, TX
Midcentury Wrought Iron & Oak Plank Open Bookshelf combines timeless flair with elegant scrollwork
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Wrought Iron
Mahogany Regency Revival Bookcase Open Bookshelf
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Mahogany Open Bookcase or bookshelf in the Regency manner
This Bookcase is Raised upon Bracket Feet
Category
Vintage 1920s Regency Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Japanese Taishō Period Open Bookshelf Sliding Doors, Curvy Shelf and Drawer
Located in Yonkers, NY
open bookshelf with wavy curving shelf, sliding doors and drawers. Created in Japan during the Taisho
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Bookcases
Materials
Cypress, Fabric
H 32 in W 31 in D 12.5 in
Jacques Adnet French Etagere or Bookshelf Display Shelf Black Metal Faux Bamboo
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Chicago, IL
Jacques Adnet French metal and brass etagere or open bookshelf or display shelf with four shelves
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 41.25 in W 25.25 in D 7.5 in
Victorian Oak Open Bookcase, Late 19th Century
Located in Southall, GB
Victorian oak open bookcase
A 19th century Victorian oak bookcase.
The bookcase has an open
Category
Antique 19th Century English Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Square Art Glass / Serving Dish by Erik Höglund for Boda, Sweden 1960s
By Erik Höglund, Boda
Located in Barcelona, ES
standing in an open bookshelf with light pouring through the piece; bringing out the best of this design.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Garniture
Materials
Art Glass
Art Deco Flame Mahogany Desk
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An Art Deco Flame Mahogany Desk. Five pull out drawers with an open bookshelf to side. Original
Category
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Desks
Materials
Mahogany
Danish Modern Tall Teak & Beech Bookcase/Cabinet
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
, locking double door cabinet, slide-out desk and open bookshelf with mini chest of drawers! Lovely teak
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Beech, Teak
Santos Rosewood Desk by Jensen & Valeur for Dyrlund
By Henning Jensen & Torben Valeur, Dyrlund
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
are six equal sized drawers on one side, and an open bookshelf on the other, so can be put anywhere in
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Santos Rosewood Desk by Torben Valeur & Henning Jensen
By Henning Jensen & Torben Valeur
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
are six equal sized drawers on one side, and an open bookshelf on the other, so can be put anywhere in
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Danish Vintage Desk by Arne Vodder
By Brouer Mobel, Arne Vodder
Located in London, GB
open bookshelf, so this can be used as a free standing item. The drawers have wonderful sculpted
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Poul Cadovius Wall Unit or Room Divider
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Poul Cadovius, open bookshelf or room divider, metal, Denmark, 1960s
This sizable and minimalist
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Open Front Wall Hanging Yew Bookshelf
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Arts and Crafts Open Front Wall Hanging Yew Bookshelf
This superb quality bookcase has 4 open
Category
Vintage 1950s Adam Style Shelves
Materials
Yew
19th Century English Open Library Caddy, Bookshelf
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century English Open Library Caddy ~ Bookshelf is a charming piece that can serve in a variety
Category
Antique 1890s English British Colonial Shelves
Materials
Sycamore
Georgian Open Front Bookcase Mahogany Revival Bookshelf
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Georgian Revival Mahogany Open Bookcase.
Circa 1880
Standing Upon Bracket Feet
The Bookcase
Category
Antique 1880s Georgian Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
1970's Edward Wormley for Dunbar Wall Shelving Unit Cabinet
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Burbank, CA
be used as an open bookshelf divider to divide a space. It has a curved designed as shown.
It was
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Glass, Burl
Mid Century Stained Walnut and Brass Open Campaign Bookshelf
Located in Germantown, MD
A Mid Century Stained Walnut and Brass fittings Open Campaign Bookshelf / Etagere
Measures 19" in
Category
Mid-20th Century American Campaign Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Five-Tier Bookshelf Etagere in Chrome & Beech by Marcel Breuer, Italy, c. 1980s
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Deland, FL
-Century Modern and everything in between this "Open" bookshelf is perfect in both office and home settings
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Beech
H 69.5 in W 65 in D 14 in
Antique English Oak Bookshelf BARLEY TWIST Open Display Shelf SMALL Bookcase
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique English Oak Bookshelf BARLEY TWIST Open Display Shelf SMALL Bookcase.
Direct from England
Category
Vintage 1920s British Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Oak
H 36.5 in W 23 in D 17 in
Mid-Century Italian Metal Walnut Open Book Case Slim Bookshelf Library
Located in Carimate, Como
A beautiful Italian open bookcase bookshelf with a black metal structure, walnut shelves and brass
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 36.62 in W 29.53 in D 9.85 in
Sheraton Revival Burr Elm Walnut Inlay Dwarf Library Open Bookcase Bookshelf
By Sheraton Revival
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
open library bookcase
A very good looking well made and decorative piece, the shelf is height
Category
20th Century English Sheraton Bookcases
Materials
Elm, Walnut
H 36.82 in W 33.47 in D 12.8 in
Milo Baughman For Glenn Of California Bookshelf Walnut Patina 1950's
By Milo Baughman
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic Milo Baughman for Glenn of California three tier bookshelf or open bookcase. Unusual
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Walnut
Vitra Planophore Bookshelf Roomdivider Edward Barber & Jay Osgerby Jean Prouvé
By Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby, Vitra
Located in Munster, NRW
divider and bookshelf.
Its open sides create a horizontal emphasis underscored by the solid shelves with
Category
2010s German Modern Sideboards
Materials
Aluminum
H 63.78 in W 93.71 in D 16.34 in
Mission Arts & Crafts Quartersawn Oak Bookshelf Pedestal Plant Stand Side Table
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid 20th century mission oak 3 tier stand or bookshelf. Features an open design enclosed by spear
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mission Bookcases
Materials
Oak
H 38.25 in W 14.75 in D 12.75 in
One-Off 1964 Rotating Bookshelf Centro, Claudio Salocchi for Sormani, Italy
By Claudio Salocchi, Sormani
Located in Arosio, IT
rotating high bookshelf has eight open storage compartments, and is different than any other Centro
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
H 84.65 in W 30.71 in D 30.71 in
Early 20th Century Wooden Bookcase with Woven Rattan Shelves and Apron
Located in Yonkers, NY
. Created in China during the early years of the 20th century, this elm wood bookshelf features an open
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Bookcases
Materials
Elm, Rattan
1970's Italian wooden bookcase
Located in Nijlen, VAN
1970's Italian wooden bookcase
This open-backed bookshelf, purchased in Italy in the 1970s, exudes
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller Shelf
By Gilbert Rohde, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller Open Display or Bookshelf. Newly refinished and ready to go
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Shelves
Materials
Mahogany
Burr & Burl Yew Wood Faux Drawer Fronted Library Bookcase Sideboard with Shelves
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
faux drawer front, it is actually one large cupboard door which when opened reveals a large bookshelf
Category
20th Century English Victorian Sideboards
Materials
Yew
H 29.14 in W 49.02 in D 13.59 in
Antique French Louis XV Style Kingwood Marquetry Signed Bibus
By Paul Sormani
Located in Forney, TX
elegantly shaped sculptural kidney bean form with smooth rounded corners, flanking a central open cabinet
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Religious Items
Materials
Brass, Ormolu, Bronze
19C Irish Georgian Style Secretary Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
inches Wide and 20.75 inches Deep (29.25 inches Deep with Secretary open)
The Base Portion is 40.5
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Irish George III Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Mahogany, Satinwood
Late Georgian Mahogany Open Bookshelf Unit
Located in Hertfordshire, GB
A late Georgian mahogany bookshelf unit
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Georgian Shelves
Materials
Mahogany
Arthur Brett Mahogany Free - Standing Open Bookshelf with Two Drawers
By Arthur Brett
Located in London, GB
A mahogany open bookcase on bracket feet with four graduated shelves above two drawers.
Arthur
Category
Early 2000s British Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
H 48.23 in W 36.42 in D 9.06 in
Art Deco Style European Birch and Ebonized Open Bookshelf Bookcase
Located in Daylesford, Victoria
Art Deco Amboyna and European birch, magnificent Biedermeier style bookcase. Tapered sides in Amboyna wood, with European birch lining and shelf surfaces. Five shelves of matching bi...
Category
Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Bookcases
Tambour Door Credenza / Sideboard and Bookshelf in Teak by Peter Løvig Neilsen
By Peter Løvig Nielsen
Located in Hudson, NY
storage, the inside consists of adjustable shelves and two slim drawers. The open bookshelf consists of
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass
H 70 in W 47.25 in D 17.75 in
Contemporary wooden Bookcase with steel details fully customisable
Located in Porto, PT
golden details and a smooth texture. Elegant and discreet, this open bookshelf is an efficient way to
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
Midcentury Rosewood Ep401 Desk by Kai Kristiansen, circa 1960
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Paddock Wood, Kent
desk produced in the 1960s, having six drawers and open bookshelf to the back making it completely
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Slim English Edwardian Arts & Crafts Mahogany Hall Bureau Desk, circa 1905
Located in Leeds, West Yorkshire
and an open bookshelf and stands on shaped bracket feet. The fall front drops down to reveal an
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Desks
Materials
Mahogany
H 49.22 in W 24.41 in D 12.21 in
Burl Walnut Low Double Open Bookcase Bookshelf
Located in Atlanta, GA
This Classic burl walnut bookcase was recently handcrafted in England as a Georgian period reproduction. The burl walnut was treated to an elaborate finishing process that ended in a...
Category
2010s English Georgian Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Rustic Distressed Pine Tall Open Bookcase Bookshelf
Located in Atlanta, GA
The arched opening on this tall bookcase provides an elegant space for display of just about anything! Made from a combination of classic English design and stunning rustic pine wood...
Category
Vintage 1980s English Rustic Bookcases
Materials
Pine
Vintage Art Metal Inc Steel Three Shelf Book Case with Bright Red Interior
By Art Metal Co.
Located in Fort mill, SC
as an open bookshelf as finished. The deep red interior paint is after market as shown by the vintage
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Steel
English Low Short Open Bookcase Bookshelf with Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
This antique style yew wood bookcase was crafted in England, circa 1960. Today, the bookcase remains very sturdy and quite beautiful. The drawer fronts are adorned with brass swan ne...
Category
Vintage 1960s English Georgian Bookcases
Materials
Yew
Huge French Heavily Carved Oak Bookcase, circa 1880
Located in Daylesford, Victoria
A beautiful French oak carved open bookshelf of a symmetrical design, all the same height, but with
Category
Antique 1880s French Belle Époque Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Open bookshelf in teak from Denmark, 1960s.
Located in Antwerp, BE
Open bookshelf from Denmark, 1960s. This cabinet is made out of teak and features five shelves
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Regency Period Amboyna and Giltwood Open Bookshelf
Located in London, GB
An attractive Regency period amboyna and giltwood open bookshelf, having moulded edge marble-top
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Bookcases
Materials
Marble
Late Qing Dynasty Red Open Bookshelf with Drawers and Fretwork Shelf
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese late Qing Dynasty period red lacquer open bookshelf from the early 20th century, with two
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Antique Open Bookshelf, Oak, Victorian, Bookcase, Jacobean Overtones, circa 1890
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique open bookshelf, an English oak, Victorian bookcase with Jacobean overtones
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Oak
H 63.39 in W 45.08 in D 14.97 in
Beithcraft Ltd Scotland Hardwood Bedside Cabinet Flame Figure Open Bookshelf
By Beithcraft
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
open bookshelf bedside cabinet, part of a suite.
This beautiful piece presents nice details on each
Category
20th Century English Country Night Stands
Materials
Hardwood
H 26.58 in W 17.72 in D 14.18 in
Rococo Period Walnut, Rosewood, and Kingwood Open Bookshelf
Located in Atlanta, GA
Creatively converted from a commode, the bookshelf incorporates the surface elements of the commode
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Bookcases
Materials
Walnut, Rosewood, Kingwood
Vintage Arts & Crafts Mission Oakwood Style D Handle Open Bookstand Bookshelf
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Arts & Crafts Mission style oak through D handle open bookshelf. Item features "Through
Category
Mid-20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Oak
H 31.5 in W 32 in L 31.5 in
Danish Teak Open Bookcase
Located in New York, NY
A Danish solid teak open bookshelf, circa 1950s, very nicely constructed with rounded corners. Two
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
A George III Style Mahogany Open Breakfront Bookcase
Located in Huntington, NY
A George III Style Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase
With open bookshelf configuration on the top. With
Category
1990s American George III Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Teak Desk by Svend Madsen
By Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Dorchester, MA
This teak desk by Svend Madsen features six drawers, an open bookshelf, and unique curvilinear
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Desks
Materials
Teak
Gilbert Rohde Paldao Group Secretary or Bookshelf
Located in Atlanta, GA
wide drawer, followed by an open bookshelf/display area on the lower level. Please see our other
Category
Vintage 1930s American Secretaires
Materials
Brass
Very Fine Rosewood Midcentury Danish Desk by Henning Jensen and Torben Valeur
By Henning Jensen & Torben Valeur
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
Beautiful original midcentury Danish rosewood writing desk with drawers on one side and an open
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
H 27.56 in W 61.03 in D 29.53 in
Very Fine Rosewood Midcentury Danish Desk by Henning Jensen and Torben Valeur
By Henning Jensen & Torben Valeur
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
Beautiful original midcentury Danish rosewood writing desk with drawers on one side and an open
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
H 28.75 in W 61.03 in D 29.53 in
Very Fine Rosewood Midcentury Danish Desk by Henning Jensen and Torben Valeur
By Henning Jensen & Torben Valeur
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
Beautiful original midcentury Danish rosewood writing desk with drawers on one side and an open
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
H 28.75 in W 61.03 in D 29.53 in
William IV Mahogany Waterfall Bookcase Cabinet
Located in San Francisco, CA
A William IV mahogany open bookshelf cabinet with 3 shelves of graduated depth over a further
Category
Antique 19th Century English Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Harden School Oak Book Shelf, circa 1910
By Harden Furniture 1
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts and Crafts Mission open bookshelf in the manner of Harden offers oak construction
Category
20th Century American Arts and Crafts Shelves
Materials
Oak
H 35.75 in W 29.25 in D 12.5 in
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Open Bookshelf For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the open bookshelf you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, hardwood and mahogany, every open bookshelf was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without an open bookshelf — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. An open bookshelf, designed in the Victorian, Arts and Crafts or Georgian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made open bookshelf over the years, but those crafted by Baker Furniture Company are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Open Bookshelf?
Prices for an open bookshelf can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $575 and can go as high as $25,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,675.
Finding the Right Case Pieces And Storage Cabinets for You
Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items.
In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior.
Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time.
Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room.
In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.
A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.
Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.
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